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President Trump is convening a cabinet meeting at Camp David to discuss the ongoing conflict with Iran. The meeting comes as the US-Iran war continues to escalate, driving up gasoline prices and posing a challenge for the administration ahead of…

UK petrol prices have surged to a level not seen since the Iran war in 1990, with the average pump price reaching 160p per litre. Diesel prices have also increased, rising 14.5p to 179p per litre. This significant jump in…

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, is set to unveil a devolution plan aimed at transforming funding for English regions. The plan seeks to reduce reliance on Whitehall handouts for local projects. Burnham's proposal is expected to give regional leaders…

Wisconsin has experienced a rare tornado and meteotsunami, causing widespread damage across the state. The tornado touched down in multiple locations, resulting in significant property damage and power outages. A meteotsunami, a rare oceanic phenomenon triggered by severe thunderstorms, also…

US President Donald Trump has announced a deal to end the Gaza conflict, but responses from Hamas and Israeli officials indicate significant obstacles remain. The proposed agreement aims to cease hostilities between Israel and Hamas, which have escalated in recent…

A wildfire near the Sizewell nuclear plant in Suffolk is stabilising after burning for 24 hours. The fire, which started on Dunwich Heath, has spread across 150 hectares of land. More than 100 firefighters are still at the scene, working…

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the fastest growing in the history of the virus. Nearly 1,500 people have died since the outbreak was declared in August 2018. The current outbreak is caused by the…

The Australian Census is scheduled to take place on the night of 11 August 2026. This national survey aims to collect data on the country's population, including demographics, housing, and social characteristics. For the first time, the census will include…

HSBC will exit the Australian retail banking market, selling its local loan portfolio to Blackstone. The London-based bank will offload its retail banking operations, including home loans and credit cards. This move marks a significant shift in HSBC's strategy in…

Geoffrey Watson, a leading expert on corruption, says he has not been contacted by the Labor party regarding a $15bn corruption claim involving the CFMEU. The claim, made by a union administrator, alleges widespread corruption and criminality within the construction…

Drought conditions have taken a toll on the landscape in Wellington, Somerset. Ponds have shrunk to muddy pools and desiccated leaves cover the ground. Despite these challenging conditions, the area remains a haven for wildlife. Bioluminescent creatures, such as glowworms,…

The Trump administration will allow a contract providing legal services to unaccompanied minors to expire on Friday. The contract, held by a legal services firm, has been in place to provide representation to migrant children in immigration proceedings. The US…

Diane Abbott and Joani Reid have been readmitted as Labour MPs after the parliamentary whip was restored to both. The decision follows separate independent disciplinary processes. Abbott, a veteran MP, and Reid, had previously been suspended from the party. The…